victimized

past tense of victimize

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Recent Examples of victimized Her family, who drew national attention to her case, have been vocal in raising awareness about her, including their concerns about whether she was victimized in some way. Christine Pelisek, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024 But Notre-Dame in 2019 was not victimized by some world-shattering event, which demanded remembering. Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024 Editor’s picks Francis believes he was victimized and doesn’t show remorse for the women in the Girls Gone Wild videos. Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024 The financial implosion victimized tens of thousands of employees and investors. Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Dec. 2024 It is loosely based on the experiences of Latvian citizens under Soviet rule, who were victimized for showing interest in western culture and music. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024 Anyone who has been victimized has been asked to contact the Mountain View Police Department at (650) 903-6618. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024 Blackwood came in on relief for San Jose at the start of the second period, and Crosby quickly victimized him. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024 The couple’s children, between the ages of 3 and 22, were also victimized by him, per police, the outlets reported. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victimized
Verb
  • Frank also alleged that Glamour Dolls’ updates to Kickstarter backers resulted in customers believing that LFI had defrauded or cheated them.
    Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
  • According to an online post this week, Stallone appeared to have been joined by another of his contemporaries, actor Kurt Russell, who was alleged to have said the Democrats cheated in the 2020 election through mail-in ballots.
    Tom Norton, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Some themes build on current trends in the market; others are plucked from consumers’ niche interests.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Depp plucked a piece from former creative director Virginie Viard’s last Métiers d’ Art collection in Manchester for her screening.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Before he was hustled inside, his chest bounced off the wall of the building.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • As the clock ticked on with under 30 seconds remaining, Williams hustled to get the offense set before throwing a pass as time expired which fell incomplete to Rome Odunze meaning the game was over and the Bears lost.
    Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Phishing efforts would fail because the passkey would not be transmitted if an attacker created a phony website or deceived a victim.
    Mark Vena, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The indictment alleges that Adani and his associates deceived investors by concealing the bribery scheme.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Gradually add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with applesauce and reserved 1/2 cup bourbon, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating on low speed until combined, about 2 minutes total.
    Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
  • In the Central Valley, Rep. David Valadao cruised to reelection, beating Democrat Rudy Salas by a wider margin than two years ago as Kern County swung further right.
    Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024

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“Victimized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victimized. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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